
Today is Tet, the most important holiday of the year in Vietnamese culture. Chúc mừng năm mới, or a happy new year to all who are celebrating today!
The Lunar New Year in Vietnam is celebrated with visits to family, the honoring of ancestors, and huge amounts of food. Let’s be honest. They had us at the mention of food. Whether it’s sticky rice cakes, dishes with braised pork, or candied fruits, there’s sure to be an abundance of delightful treats. Also, no one cleans their house on Tet because they don’t want to sweep the good luck away for the new year. Lots of food and no housework? Count us in!
To celebrate the new year alongside our friends in Vietnam today, we are recommending three sapphic books written by authors of Vietnamese ancestry.